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News18
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
This Actress Started At 14, Won Oscar At 29, Now Has Rs 75,000-Crore Business
Reese Witherspoon was just 14 when she made her Hollywood debut in 'The Man in the Moon'. By 29, she had won an Oscar. By 30, she was the highest-paid actress in the industry. Then, just when the world expected more blockbusters, she vanished from the spotlight. What followed wasn't a sabbatical or early retirement. It was a pivot. Behind the scenes, Witherspoon was building 'Hello Sunshine', a media company focused on stories by and about women. While headlines speculated on her next role, she was busy shaping a business empire worth $900 million (roughly Rs 75,000 crore). (News18 Hindi) 3/7 Her productions include 'Big Little Lies', 'The Morning Show', 'Little Fires Everywhere', and 'Daisy Jones & The Six', all critically acclaimed, widely streamed, and award-winning. These weren't flukes. They were the result of a deliberate strategy rooted in her Reese's Book Club, which became both a community and a barometer of what audiences craved. Some in the industry now call it a predictive engine for hit storytelling. (News18 Hindi) In just a year, Hello Sunshine's valuation leapt from $120 million to $310 million. But Witherspoon didn't sell out completely. She retained equity and influence. When a $900 million deal was finalised with a private equity-backed media firm, she stayed onboard, committed to scaling her vision further. It wasn't just about creating content. It was about changing the game. (News18 Hindi)
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
What they're saying nationally after Red Sox snag MLB Draft's ‘top-ranked righty'
The Boston Red Sox may have landed a steal in the 2025 MLB Draft, if the national reaction from Day 1 is any indication. With the No. 15 overall pick, Boston snagged Oklahoma righty Kyson Witherspoon, a flame-throwing starter with high upside. Reaction to the pick has largely been positive, with multiple pundits stating that Witherspoon was their top-ranked right-handed pitcher in this year's draft. Here's a roundup of reaction from across baseball to Boston's widely lauded Day 1 of the draft: Jim Bowden, The Athletic Considering they had the 15th and 33rd picks, the Red Sox did really well on Day 1. First, they selected right-hander Kyson Witherspoon out of Oklahoma. He has four plus pitches, including a 94-99 mph fastball, a hard downer curveball that's in the low 80s, a mid-80s slider and a cutter. He also has an improving changeup with solid fade. He gets hitters to chase out of the strike zone and has compact arm action with little effort. Witherspoon is the top college right-hander in the class, and his name had come up in the top 10 in the weeks leading up to the Draft. He's super athletic on the mound, with four plus pitches and solid control coming from a compact arm action. He's also the second twin to be taken (JoJo Parker being the other one); his brother Malachi was taken by Detroit with the 62nd overall pick. This is the first time Boston has taken an arm with its first pick since Tanner Houck in 2017. More » The Red Sox are interested in creating more pitching depth and selected a number of interesting arms on Day 1. Kyson Witherspoon had a lot of interest in the top 10, but the Red Sox got him at No. 15. USA TODAY – Grade: A 'The Red Sox get good value in Witherspoon, who boasts a big fastball that peaks at 99 mph. His fastball has a 65 grade, according to MLB Pipeline. Witherspoon also has three plus secondary offers in his slider, cutter and curveball, which are all 60-grade pitches." CBS Sports – Grade: A 'I had Witherspoon as the top-ranked righty in the class -- blame it on Bremner's uneven year and Gage Wood's shoulder injury. He has a deceptively short arm stroke that he uses to chuck a full arsenal, including mid-to-upper-90s fastballs and three breaking pitches (slider, curve, and cutter). This is good value at pick 15.' More Red Sox coverage What to know about Red Sox on Day 2 of the MLB Draft, list of picks A sweet ambush: Fred Lynn and Jim Rice's bond still gold 50 years after 1975 Red Sox pennant Red Sox draft College World Series champion pitcher with their fourth pick of night Red Sox draft UVA infielder with third pick at No. 75 overall Who's Kyson Witherspoon, Red Sox first round pick? 'I don't like being second' Read the original article on MassLive.


USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon makes ESPNs positional rankings list
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon is one of the premier players on Mike Macdonald's defense. Witherspoon was everywhere in 2024, recording a personal-high 98 tackles as a sophomore. He's quickly established himself as a locker room leader and on-field tone setter. ESPN has been releasing their positional rankings daily ahead of training camp. The series recently concluded with the cornerbacks list. Witherspoon clocked in at No. 10 overall, while Riq Woolen received a handful of votes. "Witherspoon has back-to-back Pro Bowls to match two consecutive top 10s to start his career -- achieving the latter in close fashion," Jeremy Fowler wrote. "Witherspoon won a tiebreaker with former No. 1 Jalen Ramsey for the 10th spot." "Extremely urgent, aggressive, excellent top-down speed from the perimeter or out of the slot," an NFL personnel evaluator said. "Violent tackler, lower body twitch, good blitzer, disruptive." Added an NFL coordinator: "Better nickel than outside corner in my opinion but he makes splash plays. You need to account for him." It's also true Witherspoon wasn't as effective at making splash plays. He recorded just nine pass breakups in 2024, compared to 16 as a rookie in 2023. Witherspoon also had just one sack, versus three in 2023. This offseason, Coach Macdonald is tasked with placing the do-it-all corner in positions to make a game-changing impact.


USA Today
17-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
3 Seattle Seahawks make top 100 list
Various publications have been releasing player rankings lists in recent weeks. ESPN has been dropping their top-10 positional rankings daily. The NFL Network is slowly revealing their top 100 players of 2024 list. These rankings are often divisive and argumentative. Pro Football Network recently joined the fray. PFN recently revealed their top 100 players heading into 2025. Three Seattle Seahawks players made the cut, with Devon Witherspoon at No. 78, Julian Love at No. 55, and Leonard Williams at No. 25! "The Seattle Seahawks boast one of the best cornerback duos in the NFL, and Devon Witherspoon has quickly established himself as a rising star," Brandon Austin wrote. "Witherspoon's all-around skill set separates him from other players in his tier of corners." Witherspoon started all 17 contests last season. The former Illinois standout recorded 98 tackles, six tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups. Pro Football Focus assigned Witherspoon an elite run-stopping grade of 90.0, as he posted a position-high 39 defensive stops. "The Seattle Seahawks may have been the best thing to happen to Julian Love," Austin continued. "The former fourth-round pick from Notre Dame has enjoyed the two most productive seasons of his career with the Seahawks, including a Pro Bowl campaign in 2023. The Seahawks boasted a top-10 unit in Defense+ last season, with the secondary playing a huge role in the unit's success. Love's physicality and ball production are valuable assets." "Leonard Williams powered the Seahawks' defensive front in 2024, finishing with 55 total pressures, ranking sixth among all interior defenders. Williams combines veteran savvy with high-level production. As Seattle aims to build on a strong 2024 showing, Williams' presence in the trenches will be vital for success." Love logged 95% of Seattle's defensive snaps last season. The workhorse safety accumulated 106 tackles, three for a loss, three interceptions, and a career-high 12 pass breakups. Williams led the Seahawks in sacks and qualified for the Pro Bowl as a result.


Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann share romantic moments during Saint-Tropez summer getaway
Reese Witherspoon has been seen spending time with her boyfriend, German financier Oliver Haarmann, during a visit to Saint-Tropez. According to People, the pair were seen on a yacht off the coast, sharing a moment in the ocean and embracing on the deck. Witherspoon wore a white bathing suit, while Haarmann wore blue patterned swim trunks. Photo: Backgrid Witherspoon and Haarmann's relationship was first reported in September 2024, when sources confirmed the pair were dating, describing the relationship as 'just casual' at the time. Another source told People that Witherspoon was 'taking things slow when it comes to dating' while focusing on her work and her youngest son. 'She enjoys it but doesn't want it to be a big focus,' the source said, adding that her priorities remain her work and family. Witherspoon shares her youngest son, Tennessee, with her ex-husband Jim Toth, with whom she finalised her divorce in 2023. She also has two older children, Ava and Deacon, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe. According to People, Haarmann has been spending time with all three of Witherspoon's children. A source told the publication, 'She's having fun with Oliver. She often flies between Nashville and N.Y.C. to see him. He's spending time with her kids too.'